Mama
A mother of a boy with muscular dystrophy is diagnosed with uterine cancer. A daughter of a prima donna decides to chase her dreams, to the ire of her mother. A woman with breast cancer asks her son to find her first love.
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Plot Summary
Two young sisters, Lily and Victoria, are left alone in the woods after their father commits a murder and drives off a cliff with their stepmother. Five years later, their uncle Lucas and his girlfriend Annabel find them living in a dilapidated cabin, seemingly raised by a mysterious, spectral figure they call 'Mama'. As Annabel struggles to bond with the feral children, it becomes clear that Mama is not ready to give them up, and her spectral presence follows them back to their new home.
Critical Reception
Mama received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, genuine scares, and Jessica Chastain's performance, though some found the plot and CGI effects to be less effective.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its effective jump scares and creepy atmosphere.
- Jessica Chastain's performance is a standout element.
- Criticized for some plot contrivances and CGI in the latter half.
Google audience: Audiences generally found "Mama" to be a frightening and well-crafted horror film, appreciating its suspense and the performances of the child actors. Some viewers felt the story became a bit convoluted towards the end.
Fun Fact
Director Andy Muschietti originally created "Mama" as a short film in 2008, which helped him secure funding for the feature-length version.
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